Contractors question new Minn. minority hiring goals
Minnesota is raising the bar for minority hiring on construction projects paid for by the state, but some contractors say the new aggressive goals aren't realistic -- especially while unemployment is...
View ArticleGroup runs successful campaign for new span
With such a politically charged history behind the St. Croix River crossing, why not run its support network like a campaign?
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Two big contracts coming to replace Stillwater Lift Bridge
Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation officials are ramping up planning and prep work for the $626.4 million St. Croix Crossing, a long-anticipated span to relieve the aging and congested Stillwater...
View ArticleState, contractor clash over project
A construction company is alleging it is out $217,499 and accusing Wisconsin officials of violating procurement rules by insisting on the use of a particular product for a veterans home project.
View ArticleState bidding rules might lead to lawsuit
An electrical contractor in a dispute over a Chippewa Falls Veterans Home project claims restrictive state bidding policies are at the heart of what soon could be a lawsuit.
View ArticleContractor to sue state over project claim
The end of Wisconsin’s regular Legislative session dashed LouAnne Berg’s last chance of resolving her construction company’s contract claim against the state without going to court.
View ArticleWalkout shouldn’t delay St. Croix bridge project
The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s project manager for the St. Croix Crossing project said a recent walkout by ironworkers on the $626 million project won’t delay the project’s completion.
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